malignant tumor Archives - Healthhype https://healthhype.com/tag/malignant-tumor Current Health Articles on Symptoms, Diseases and Treatment Fri, 22 Jun 2018 20:51:59 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://healthhype.com/wp-content/uploads/logoicon.png malignant tumor Archives - Healthhype https://healthhype.com/tag/malignant-tumor 32 32 Cardiac Tumors (Heart Cancer and Benign Growth) https://healthhype.com/cardiac-tumors-heart-cancer-and-benign-growth.html https://healthhype.com/cardiac-tumors-heart-cancer-and-benign-growth.html#respond Wed, 16 May 2012 22:51:58 +0000 http://www.healthhype.com/?p=21683 Tumors are abnormal growths and the word elicits much fear in people. We have all heard of tumors in the skin, stomach and bowels, throat or lungs, bone and the bladder. We also know that tumors can occur anywhere in the body but what most people do not know is that tumors may even occur in the heart. Although uncommon, these tumors can have serious consequences and even prove to be fatal. What are cardiac tumors? A cardiac tumor is any abnormality in cell growth within the heart tissue. It can be benign (non-cancerous) or malignant (cancerous). Most cardiac tumors are benign but in the heart it is just as serious as malignant tumors (cancer). These benign tumors can seriously affect heart function even when small and with the heart being a vital organ, the smallest of benign tumors can be life threatening. With blood constantly through the heart, a benign tumor can break off and travel through the bloodstream (embolus) until it blocks a smaller blood vessel elsewhere in the body. Malignant tumors (cancers) destroy the heart as it grows and spreads. It is also more likely to break off, travel through the bloodstream and lodge elsewhere in the [...]

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]]> https://healthhype.com/cardiac-tumors-heart-cancer-and-benign-growth.html/feed 0 8 Points To Determine Seriousness Of Cancer https://healthhype.com/points-to-determine-seriousness-of-cancer.html https://healthhype.com/points-to-determine-seriousness-of-cancer.html#respond Wed, 29 Jan 2014 23:09:11 +0000 http://www.healthhype.com/?p=26259 Cancer is serious, irrespective of what type of cancer it is, where it occurs in the body or how large the tumor may be. There are certain factors that make some cancers more or less serious than others but this should not detract from the fact that cancer is a deadly condition. Fortunately the advances in modern medical sciences has significantly lowered the risk and death from some cancers. The word ‘cancer’ sends most patients and their loved ones into a frenzy and the question that is often posed is “how serious is it?” It is always advisable to discuss each case of cancer with the oncologist and other supervising doctors to get a more accurate overview of the case. Some of the medical jargon can be confusing and at times some doctors may not make enough of an effort to explain the situation to the patient and their loved ones. The points discussed in this article is simply a guideline. It is highly simplified to allow most readers to understand the salient points. The information is not intended to replace the advice of a medical professional. There are host of individual factors that apply for different types of cancer. [...]

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]]> https://healthhype.com/points-to-determine-seriousness-of-cancer.html/feed 0 Characteristics of Benign and Malignant Tumors https://healthhype.com/characteristics-of-benign-and-malignant-tumors.html https://healthhype.com/characteristics-of-benign-and-malignant-tumors.html#comments Fri, 11 Dec 2009 20:59:58 +0000 http://www.healthhype.com/?p=5681 What is a tumor? The word tumor is a broad term to identify any growth within the body but has become synonymous with a benign or malignant growth. At times the word neoplasm is used which is essentially a new growth of tissue that has no purpose or function in the body. A tumor arises from uncontrolled or an abnormal growth of cells that has no physiological function in the body, occupies space or destroys surrounding tissue to fit in the specific area and can affect the function or health of the organ it affects. Tumors should not be confused with other growth phenomenon in the body like hyperplasia or hypertrophy. These terms are used when an organ enlarges or when there is an increase in the organ’s cells or layers of tissue than would be considered the norm leading to an increase in size of the affected organ. This enlargement is not a tumor. Types of Tumors Simply, there are two types of tumors – benign or malignant. A benign tumor is not always thought of in the same serious light as malignant tumors. Benign growths usually have little or no clinical effect, however, depending on the location, a [...]

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]]> https://healthhype.com/characteristics-of-benign-and-malignant-tumors.html/feed 7 Breast Cancer Types, Risks, Spread, Signs and Symptoms https://healthhype.com/breast-cancer-types-risks-spread-signs-and-symptoms.html https://healthhype.com/breast-cancer-types-risks-spread-signs-and-symptoms.html#respond Thu, 21 Jul 2011 23:15:49 +0000 http://www.healthhype.com/?p=18106 What is breast cancer? Breast cancer is a  malignant tumor that develops in the breast tissue and rapidly invades the surrounding tissue. It is the most common form of malignancy in women in Western countries, with the exception of skin cancers. Apart from other risk factors, identification of breast cancer genes BRCA 1 and BRCA 2 strongly suggests that certain women have a genetic predisposition to developing this disease. Outlook is good if the cancer is detected early and appropriate treatment instituted. With increased awareness about breast cancer in this day and age, coupled with advances in diagnosis and treatment has definitely improved the outlook. Although breast cancer is predominantly a woman’s disease, it may rarely develop in men. The breast is composed of 15 to 20 lobes. Each lobe is made up of lobules which are the milk producing glands. During breastfeeding, the lactiferous or milk ducts carry milk from the glands to the nipples. Fatty tissue, glands, and connective tissue make up most of the breast tissue. For more information, refer to female breast anatomy. Cancer is a type of abnormal growth where cells multiply profusely, are abnormal in structure and invade surrounding tissue. It can arise from [...]

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]]> https://healthhype.com/breast-cancer-types-risks-spread-signs-and-symptoms.html/feed 0 Cancer Staging and Grading | Stages, Grades of Malignant Tumors https://healthhype.com/cancer-staging-and-grading-stages-grades-of-malignant-tumors.html https://healthhype.com/cancer-staging-and-grading-stages-grades-of-malignant-tumors.html#respond Sat, 09 Oct 2010 19:36:41 +0000 http://www.healthhype.com/?p=12303 What is staging and grading of cancer? Staging of a cancer is the method of establishing the extent or severity of the cancer and its spread in the body. Staging considers factors like the primary tumor location, tumor size, lymph node involvement and presence of metastasis. Staging is done by an oncologist in conjunction with the radiologist and pathologist after the diagnosis has been confirmed. Grading of a tumor is a system of classification of cancer cells in a tumor, based on how abnormal the cancer cells appear microscopically, the invasive nature of the tumor, deviations in the rate of growth and potential to spread. The tumor grading is done by a pathologist after specimen tissue is available (usually available after biopsy or surgical excision of the tumor) for microscopic examination and its significance varies with each type of cancer. Reasons for Staging and Grading The staging and grading of a tumor will help the doctor with the following : to ascertain how far the cancer has progressed to plan the appropriate treatment to establish the most likely prognosis (outcome of treatment) to assist with communication about the severity of cancer between health care professionals it may also help in [...]

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]]> https://healthhype.com/cancer-staging-and-grading-stages-grades-of-malignant-tumors.html/feed 0 What is Cancer? Development, Growth and Spread of Malignancy https://healthhype.com/what-is-cancer-development-growth-and-spread-of-malignancy.html https://healthhype.com/what-is-cancer-development-growth-and-spread-of-malignancy.html#respond Sat, 09 Oct 2010 16:05:20 +0000 http://www.healthhype.com/?p=12305 What is Cancer? Cancer can be considered as a disease acquired from genetic damage that disturbs the mechanisms that maintain normal cellular behavior, disrupt the normal control of cell division and death, and result in abnormal growth. Cancer or malignancy differs from a benign tumor in the rate and pattern of growth as well as the characteristic of the malignant cells. This is discussed further under the characteristics of Benign and Malignant Tumors. Development of Cancer The genetic damage in cancerous cells may be in the form of mutations that can activate cancer-causing genes, deactivate cancer-preventing genes, or translocations resulting in altered functions of genes. Certain mutations can lead to dysfunction of genes that normally prevent mutations in other genes, or repair the damaged DNA, leading to uncontrolled mutations in the cells and resulting in cancer. Cancer Risk Factors The genetic damage leading to cancer can result from chronic exposure to certain carcinogens through : lifestyle factors like smoking food and beverages like alcohol, possibly large amounts of smoked foods (1) drugs like cytotoxic drugs, estrogen pills infections like the hepatitis C virus, HIV ionizing radiation environmental and occupational exposure to carcinogens like asbestos, arsenic A family history of cancer [...]

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]]> https://healthhype.com/what-is-cancer-development-growth-and-spread-of-malignancy.html/feed 0 Signs of Lung Cancer and Facts About Lung Tumors https://healthhype.com/signs-of-lung-cancer-and-facts-about-lung-tumors.html https://healthhype.com/signs-of-lung-cancer-and-facts-about-lung-tumors.html#respond Wed, 22 Mar 2017 23:44:08 +0000 http://www.healthhype.com/?p=32719 Lung cancer is the most common cancers globally and causes more deaths than any other type of cancer. It is an often an aggressive cancer and early diagnosis is essential for successful treatment and management. While lung cancer is more common among tobacco smokers, it can also affect non-smokers. Exposure to smoke on a regular basis, as well as certain air pollutants and other inhaled carcinogens increases the risk of developing lung cancer. Facts About Lung Cancer It is important to understand the basic facts about lung cancer. The general term lung cancer is broadly applied to different types of malignant (cancerous) tumors in the lungs. Technically it can only be considered lung cancer when the malignancy arises from cells of the lung tissue. This cancer can then spread (metastasize) to other parts of the body. Sometimes cancer that starts elsewhere in the body, like cancer of the kidney, can spread to the lungs and other organs. What are the types of lung cancer? There are broadly two types of lung cancer: Small cell lung cancer (SCLC) Non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) Non-small cell lung cancer includes several sub-types such as: Squamous cell carcinoma Adenocarcinoma Large cell carcinoma How common [...]

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]]> https://healthhype.com/signs-of-lung-cancer-and-facts-about-lung-tumors.html/feed 0 10 Signs of Cancer (General and Specific Symptoms) https://healthhype.com/10-signs-of-cancer-general-and-specific-symptoms.html https://healthhype.com/10-signs-of-cancer-general-and-specific-symptoms.html#respond Mon, 10 Jul 2017 23:11:40 +0000 http://www.healthhype.com/?p=33433 Cancer is the second most common cause of death in the United States, lagging only slightly behind heart disease. Over 1.5 million Americans will be diagnosed with cancer and close to 600,000 Americans will die of cancer. Overall as many as 4 in 10 adults in the United States will be diagnosed with cancer at some point in their lifetime. Early diagnosis is the key to successfully treating cancer. Knowing the signs and symptoms of cancer can greatly assist with identifying cancer sooner rather than later. General vs Specific Cancer Symptoms The signs and symptoms of cancer can be classified as generalized/non-specific or localized/specific symptoms. It is important to understand that all of these signs and symptoms can be due to many other conditions. Therefore cancer should not be the only consideration when these signs and symptoms arise. Generalized (often referred to as general) refers to signs and symptoms that can affect the entire body or may not be  isolated to one specific region of the body (non-specific). For example, fatigue cannot be attributed to a specific part of the body and occurs with several types of cancer. Localized refers to signs and symptoms that are isolated to a specific [...]

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]]> https://healthhype.com/10-signs-of-cancer-general-and-specific-symptoms.html/feed 0 How Does Cancer Spread (Metastasize) to Other Parts of the Body https://healthhype.com/how-does-cancer-spread-metastasize-to-other-parts-of-the-body.html https://healthhype.com/how-does-cancer-spread-metastasize-to-other-parts-of-the-body.html#respond Tue, 15 May 2018 23:28:33 +0000 https://www.healthhype.com/?p=34628 One of the greatest dangers of cancer is that it can spread anywhere in the body. When cancer starts, it is usually isolated to one body part, organ or certain type of tissue. It grows, infiltrates and destroys surrounding tissue. However, it can break away and travel to distant parts of the body where the cancer continues to grow. The cancer will then ‘consume’ the area where it relocates. The cancer cells at the site of origin will still grow and destroy healthy tissue while the cancer that has spread may do the same at a distant part of the body. What is metastasis? Metastasis is the medical term for cancer spread beyond the organ where it started to other parts of the body. The cancer is said to have metastasized when this occurs. The “new” cancer that starts at the distant body part is referred to as metastatic cancer. This means that there is cancer in the organ but it did not start in that organ. The distant spread may occur when cancer cells enter the bloodstream or lymphatic system. The term metastasis can sometimes be confused with malignant. It is important to understand the difference. A malignant tumor [...]

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